How do I call Italy from the US?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 39 (Italy's country code), then the full Italian number. For landlines, keep the leading 0 โ for example +39 06 for Rome. For mobiles, dial +39 then the number starting with 3. From a mobile you can simply use +39.
Do I keep the leading 0 when calling Italy?
Yes โ for landlines. Italy is one of the rare countries where you keep the leading 0 in the area code when dialing from abroad. Rome is 06 and Milan is 02, so you dial +39 06 and +39 02 with the zero included. Mobile numbers start with 3 and have no leading 0.
What is Italy's country code?
Italy's country code is +39. After +39 you dial the full national number โ landlines keep their leading 0 (e.g., 06 Rome, 02 Milan), and mobiles begin with 3.
How do I call an Italian mobile number?
Italian mobile numbers always start with 3 (carriers include TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad). From abroad, dial +39 then the full mobile number, e.g. +39 3XX XXX XXXX. Unlike landlines, there's no leading 0 on mobiles.
What time should I call Italy?
Italy runs on CET (UTC+1), or CEST (UTC+2) in summer. It's 6 hours ahead of US Eastern and 1 hour ahead of the UK. To reach someone in their evening (6โ9 PM Italy time), call around noonโ3 PM US Eastern. Use the live clocks above to check the current time.
Are there any hidden fees or connection charges?
BubblyPhone has no connection fees, no monthly fees, and no minimum balance. You pay only for the minutes you use at the rate shown above, billed per second rather than rounded up to the nearest minute. Top up from as little as $5.
Can I call Italy from my phone with BubblyPhone?
Yes. You can call Italy from any device โ iPhone, Android phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Our iOS and Android apps use your internet connection (Wi-Fi or data) to place calls to any Italian phone number, mobile or landline, so you avoid your carrier's expensive international rates.
Why not just use WhatsApp to call Italy?
WhatsApp works when both people have smartphones and data. But it can't reach Italian landlines, hotels, restaurants, or businesses on regular phone numbers, or relatives who don't use the app. BubblyPhone calls reach any Italian phone number โ mobile or landline.